Week 12 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Sit Carson Palmer vs. Improved Bears Defense

The acquisition of Carson Palmer has boosted the Oakland Raiders into first place in the AFC West.

On top of that, Palmer has actually become a decent fantasy option, averaging more than 18 fantasy points the last three weeks.

But things will be different for Palmer in Week 12 against the Chicago Bears.

Here's your Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for the week.

Start 'Em: Josh Freeman, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Josh Freeman had a breakout season in his second year in the NFL in 2010.

In 2011, however, it's been a different story for Freeman, who has tossed 11 touchdowns to 15 interceptions.

But in Week 11 against the Green Bay Packers, Freeman got things going again, throwing for 342 yards and two touchdowns.

Freeman did have two interceptions, but he looked the best he has all season long and it came against the defending champs.

Freeman faces the Tennessee Titans in Week 12, a team that has given up the 10th-most fantasy points to quarterbacks the last five weeks.

I expect Freeman to continue to bounce back after a rocky first 10 weeks.

Sit 'Em: Carson Palmer, QB, Oakland Raiders

Carson Palmer has been a lot better than expected after being out of football for half a year and appearing to decline with the Cincinnati Bengals.

But he faces a revitalized Bears defense in Week 12 and there are several injuries to the Raiders' receiving crops including potentially Denarius Moore, who Palmer has built a rapport with.

This is not the week to start Palmer.